Sushi 101

10/01/09

Love this restaraunt

by Sebastien at Citysearch

Well I absolutely adore this restaurant, the service has always been great for me.

I do agree with most people that the actual sushi is only mediocre, I honestly go other places if I want good sushi for this price (Yama is absolutely amazing).

On the other hand, on the weekends I always tend to splurge on one bad meal since I eat healthy during weekdays and my absolute favorite fried rice dish is here. I love the aioli sauce, the alcohol is wonderful and not a bad price. The atmosphere is very welcoming and taking a lot of your friends is a lot of fun.

To sum it up, if you are going for just sushi go somewhere else. If you want to just chill with friends and have sake bombs and fried rice or noodle dishes this is a great place.

• Pros: I like it
• Cons: The sushi

12/18/08

Great sushi, Poor Service

by phatboyboogaloo at Citysearch

Just for clarification, the wait staff has always been supreme at this location when it comes to the service! The management and hostess could consistently use a little help. This place really caters to single customer or couples. If you want to sit at the sushi bar or if it is just you and a date, you will generally get fast service. This past summer, I ate here every Monday night (1/2 off dirty martini night) with a girl friend and enjoyed the wonderful Charlotte summer evenings on their patio overlooking the skyline. If you come in with 3 or more - be prepared to wait, and if not all of your party is there, be prepared to get dirty glances by the management - no matter how many apps and Sake bombs you buy before every last member of your party shows up. Coming from someone who used to wait tables, service really drives my enjoyment of an evening out and bad service can quickly ruin it - especially when it's the manager. The food here is great, if a little overpriced and as I said before, the wait staff is all great - just don't get crossways with the manager and you should have a pleasurable evening!

• Pros: Ambience, Sushi
• Cons: Parking, Manager

12/29/06

Good if Convenient

by littlegirltree at Citysearch

Sushi 101 on Park Road has fairly quick service, some interesting combinations, and their lunch combos are a steal. However, if you're craving good sushi, there's better out there (Nikko). Sushi 101 is great for the immediate sushi impulse, but to satiate a high-grade sushi craving, keep looking.